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Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs

55 Exec Search, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


What You Will Do As Senior Director, you will:

Produce

crisp, investor-ready political analysis

connecting Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, and markets

Write

tight, two-page analytical briefs

distilling complex political developments into actionable insight

Provide

bottom-line political judgments

for hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, corporates, and global banks

Serve as a

trusted advisor

to senior global executives navigating U.S. political risk

Respond rapidly to client requests with tailored, high-confidence insight

Lead senior-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions

Collaborate with research and commercial teams to expand a sophisticated global client base

Your analysis will directly influence

major investment decisions

and the strategic thinking of Fortune 100 leaders and international financial institutions.

What We’re Looking For Required Background & Experience

10+ years’ experience

in U.S. policy, politics, or congressional leadership

Senior leadership experience on Capitol Hill, including: Chief of Staff; Deputy Chief of Staff; Majority or Minority Staff Director; Legislative Director or Communications Director at the leadership level

Deep Republican network

and credibility with GOP leadership

Strong familiarity with

Trump-era policymaking , current legislative priorities, and intra-party dynamics

Ability to deliver

clear, decisive judgments

without extensive runway

Exceptional Writing & Communication Skills (Critical)

This is a

writing-intensive, judgment-driven role . Success depends on:

Proven ability to write

concise, high-impact political analysis

for sophisticated audiences

Comfort tailoring tone and framing for: Hedge funds and asset managers, Corporates and CEOs, International financial institutions

Ability to translate political complexity into

clear, actionable insight

without losing nuance

Confidence delivering bottom-line conclusions with sharp supporting logic

Additional Requirements

Deep understanding of legislative process, fiscal policy, regulation, and political risk

Ability to perform under time pressure

Based in

Washington, D.C.

(flexibility for exceptional candidates)

Whom We Are Seeking We are targeting

senior Republican Capitol Hill professionals , including:

Chiefs of Staff or Deputy Chiefs of Staff

to U.S. Senators or Members of Congress

Majority or Minority Staff Directors

Chiefs of Staff to Committee Chairs or Ranking Members

Senior Committee leadership staff with broad jurisdiction and decision-making authority

Committee Leadership Backgrounds of Interest

We are particularly interested in candidates with senior staff leadership experience on the following committees:

U.S. Senate

Senate Appropriations

Senate Finance

Senate Foreign Relations

Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation

Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP)

U.S. House of Representatives

House Ways & Means

House Appropriations

House Oversight & Accountability

House Budget

Candidates may be

currently serving

or have

recently completed their tenure

on the Hill.

Why This Role

This position allows you to:

Remain

central to U.S. politics

without the constraints of Capitol Hill

Apply your judgment to

global markets and corporate strategy

Join a respected global advisory platform where

Washington expertise is the differentiator

Maintain the pace, relevance, and intellectual challenge of senior Hill leadership — with

private-sector compensation

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